Govt cuts growth outlook over Mideast conflict
The country's economic growth and tourist arrivals are forecast to drop this year as the Middle East conflict roils global energy prices, the finance ministry said.
Cops nab Indonesian wanted for US$10mil cyber fraud
LOCAL police have arrested an Indonesian who allegedly defrauded Americans of about US$10mil (RM39.6mil), Thai authorities said, adding that they will extradite him to the United States.
Bangkok and Beijing agree to combat cyberscams
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during a visit aimed at strengthening the countries' strategic partnership and expanding cooperation.
Temple rite fans flames of anger
A Buddhist ceremony was held at ancient temple ruins the country took control of during deadly border clashes with Cambodia last year, drawing a rebuke from its neighbour.
Soaked in celebration
Revellers flood streets as Songkran festivities turn Thai cities and towns into giant splash zones.
‘Death Fest’ signals shift in attitudes towards mortality
THE "Death Fest" invites people to confront mortality while also offering practical services and spiritual advice for the inevitable.
Bangkok network making fake MSG and seasoning dismantled
THE Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), together with the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced the results of an operation to take down a major counterfeit monosodium glutamate (MSG) and seasoning powder network.
Locals in Chiang Mai describe unprecedented haze choking daily life
After hours spent in the thick pollution-choking parts of northern Thailand, Pon Doikam gets home and blows her burning nose to find blood clots spattered across the tissue.
Extra aid to cushion economic blow
The nation has increased its allowance for essential goods from yesterday to help mitigate the economic impacts of the Middle East conflict.
Drawing their fate from a jar
'Lottery' decides whether men will serve in the military or not.
